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#328 | The Unusual British News of 2022
A lot has happened in 2022.
In this episode, we look at some of the most unusual British news stories of the year, including footballer's wives, th…
3 years, 3 months ago
#326 | How TikTok Took Over The World
It went from nothing to billions of users in the space of a few years.
In this episode, we look at the rise of TikTok, the criticisms it has faced, …
3 years, 3 months ago
#324 | Artificial Intelligence & Language Learning
Artificial Intelligence technology is more advanced than ever before.
What does this mean for language learners, and how can you, as an English lear…
3 years, 3 months ago
#322 | A King in Waiting | The Life of Charles III
He has been waiting to become king for 70 years, and was the longest king-in-waiting in British history.
In this episode, we look at the life of Kin…
3 years, 4 months ago
#320 | The Florida & Munich Hostage Disasters
In this episode, we look at two of the most famous hostage crises of the 20th century: the Florida Hostage Crisis and the Munich Hostage Crisis.
Bot…
3 years, 4 months ago
#318 | A Job From Hell | Slaves in Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome was powered by the blood, sweat and tears of millions of slaves.
In this episode, we look at what life was like for really like people …
3 years, 4 months ago
#316 | The World Cup’s Five Biggest Controversies
The FIFA World Cup is full of controversy, on and off the pitch.
In this episode, we look at five of the most controversial episodes in World Cup hi…
3 years, 4 months ago
#314 | Michael Jackson | The Troubled Life of The King of Pop
He was the undisputed King of Pop, with 13 number-one hits, hundreds of millions of fans and a legacy that will continue to inspire artists for gene…
3 years, 5 months ago
#312 | A History of Witches | Misogyny, Magic and Murder
For centuries, a woman could be accused of being a witch for the simple crime of being too poor, too rich, or too old.
For those accused, the trials …
3 years, 5 months ago
#310 | A History of Vampires | Fangs, Fear and Fiction
For hundreds of years, people have been afraid of blood-sucking creatures that rise from the dead.
But where does the vampire myth actually come from…
3 years, 5 months ago